Mark Nichols spurred us all along a couple of months ago by suggesting that we have a big spring cleanup of the club house and shed. Under Marks' direction, a willing band of club members did a complete rework of our premises. What a difference it has made! This has been done at minimal cost with volunteer labour from club members and much of the materials being donated. Mark even managed to get a job lot of excellent carpet as a donation.

With thanks to all helpers, and a special thanks to Mark without whose efforts none of this would have got done.

We are indeed fortunate that many club members have the skills and enthusiasm to do jobs like this for the club.

A picture paints a thousand words...

Mark - The master and director of activities

Daryl - Happy Chappie!

Ron ponders while John holds his end up!

Leigh, deciding what to do!

Angus does a bit of touching up.

Rob handles his roller.

Roy hangs the new door.

Lunch time for the crew.

Mark & John make use of their skills!

Don,  Master Painter at work.

Relaxing at the end of the day.

The result!

Hello Fellow Flyers,

This note is to say on behalf of all Aero Club members a huge thankyou for the marvelous effort put in by volunteers to get the clubrooms interior refurbished.

For their expertise in their fields and progressing the work schedule so efficiently:

Don Prairie
John Broadhead
Roy Swan
Rob Gard
Peter Waite
Paul Boland

For their willingness to take up any job and get the project finished:

Graeme Martin
Len Rogers
Leigh Eddington
Daryl Scurr
Jim Dilek
Eric Johnstone
John Bright
Ron Andersen
Ric Gumley
Angus McNeil
Ron Flakowski
Jim Conelly
Hugh Garnham
Andrew Thomas
John Williams

As the makeover progressed more jobs popped up and it became obvious the next day would be needed. Volunteers, without being asked, put their hands up and said they would be in on Sunday to finish up.  As the carpet laying progressed volunteers were still coming to the clubrooms right up to Thursday to help shift fittings and the new furniture. 

Volunteers gave their time, use of their own equipment and donated some fittings as well.  There was a good take-up of donations from members who could not make it on the day. The Aero Club received one generous donation of $100. a few $50's in there as well as the rest of the cash.  We thank all the members who made cash contributions.

The next time you are at the Clubrooms (and you want to be part of the makeover effort) just drop a cash donation at the front office.  Or use your credit card and phone in a donation towards the consumables used in the upgrade.  Your generosity will be greatly appreciated by all members of the Aero Club.

Cheers

Mark Nichols                                Peter Fenton
Makeover Coordinator                  Project Manager